Chapter 385 Part 1: Mystic Ruins
From Mc's perspective:
The aircraft reached its destination 2 days later. Wizard Lion and other teachers quickly instructed the students to gather in the control room.
When I was getting ready, all of a sudden an instruction reached my ears. Seeing that it was from the teachers. I walked out of my room to meet them. On the way, I kept thinking.
We had received no trouble whatsoever. The journey has been so smooth so far. I was worried that our aircraft might be intercepted by hostile forces. But thankfully none of that happened.
Soon, I walked inside the control room and joined others in standing. Before me, the mentor lion is standing together with other teachers. The senior wizards are waiting for everyone to assemble.
Only five of us are here, the rest of the students are yet to come. In the meantime, I couldn't help but think about the Weapon Palace and the Royal Force Hall.
My old classmates are studying at these two academies.
I don't know whether Victoria has managed to enter her academy's team. A quick gleam flashes in my eyes. Victoria had held top rankings in the academy in the entire school.
It took me a final competition to defeat her. So my heart is curious to know about her current strength.
"Vincent, what are you thinking?"
A voice reached my ears. I immediately returned to reality and looked at the front.
Mentor Lion is looking down at me.
"Cough"
"Mentor, I don't know whether killing is allowed or not," I asked.
Gasp!
The atmosphere quieted down all of a sudden, the teachers gave me a scrutinizing look. But I ignored their gazes and met the eyes of Mentor Lion.
This was something bugging me since the day of the departure. But I didn't find the right opportunity to clear my doubts until now.
Wizard Lion looked down at Vincent with surprised-filled gazes. He knows that he didn't mention this during the briefing.
Then with a slight smile, he answered, "That's right. It's best to get passes without having to kill anyone. But in worst cases, it's better to save your own life"
After saying that he added further, "The reason I didn't support killing. It's because each academy has its ways to verify the students' demise. If you are not careful, you might be exposed."
He looked into Vincent's eyes after saying that. But instead of fear and confusion. He only met with the calm and tranquil eyes of Vincent.
A hint of surprise flashes in his eyes.
At this time, the remaining students also walked inside the room. Including the Taboo-Wizard Lara White. Her cold vibes caused everyone to move away from her.
Meanwhile, I sighed inwardly. I thought Mentor Lion was deliberately avoiding the topic. But I had never expected to hear the specific reason behind his briefing.
My eyes gleamed with a twinkle. This is certainly a problem. But I don't think the same method would be used by wizards from different parts of the country.
Suddenly, I feel someone looking down at me. Who's again this time? When I turned around my gaze met Lara White.
I frowned. Why do I feel a hint of a competitive aura from her? A doubt appears in my heart. Then I looked at her again.
From her eyes, it's evident that she wants to challenge. As for why? It must be due to special class rankings.
After realization, black lines appear on my forehead. Then ignoring her, I waited for the aircraft to reach the mystic ruins.
30 minutes later,
The aircraft entered the foggy area. The visibility was low. Even for wizards the foggy place appears to be difficult.
"We reached our destination. We will drop you guys here. This foggy area is the entrance to the mystic ruins. Be careful you guys have to find the entrance on your own," Wizard Lion said in a solemn tone.
None of us had the time to react. Before anyone could realize the back door was opened.
Seeing this one by one people started to jump off. Finally, it was my turn, I jumped off without thinking further.
Tud!
I landed on firm ground. But in the fog, I wasn't able to see clearly. This all happened within seconds.
Now I'm here left alone to explore on my own. I thought they would at least send us off to the entrance.
Shaking my head, I pushed down these thoughts. First, I decided to check my status panel.
"System, show me the status panel," I said to the system.
[Ding! The Host's command is recognized.]
[Ding! Level-Up System, 1.1 is ready.]
[Status Panel]
[Host's Name – Vincent Carey]
[Magic Power– Gravity]
[Mage Level – Level 4 Limiter]
[Mental Method- Gravity Ark (Running)]
>>Grade- Earth
>> Running Mode – Automatic
>> Rate of absorption – 82%
[Gravity Core status- lvl.4 (19%) (Progressing)]
>> Sacred Core – Gravity core
[Mana Power - 700]
>> Mana Capacity - 700
[Talent – Top Bottom (Upgradeable)]
[Colour – Pale Orange]
[Strength –320]
[Speed – 322]
[Stamina – 324]
[Vitality – 326]
[Intelligence – lvl.4 (19)]
[Soul Power – lvl.4(23)]
[Mental Power - lvl.4 (20)]
[Constitution – lvl.4 (20)]
>> Sacred Gravity Physique (lvl.3 (16%))
>> #######(1%)
[Spell Models – 6]
>> 1. Gravity Field (lvl.4)
>>2. Gravity Push (lvl.4)
>>3. Gravity Pull (lvl.4)
>>4. Gravity Blast (lvl.4)
>>5. Repulsive Force (lvl.4)
>>6. Zero Gravity (lvl.4)
[Spell Slots Available - 6]
[Title: Lord of Gregor Manson.]
[Storage space items: Magic cloak, The Gregor Manson, Magic artifact, herbs, potions, and spell books...etc..,]
A wide status panel appeared in front of my eyes. Then I began to go through the details. My strength is increasing day by day. But I feel it was no way near the progression of Lara White.
Her cold mana was growing stronger by the day. It will be a matter of time before she reaches the peak in the level-4 stage.
Then I pushed down these thoughts before deciding to explore the place. When I walk forward, I see the fog starts to become denser.
A sudden realization dawned upon me.
The fog seems to be some kind of magic. A cold shiver went down my spine. No wonder, they dropped us here.
Then shaking my head, I continued to walk forward in this low visibility. I don't know what happened to others. I hope everyone will find the entrance as soon as possible.
Splash!
After a few minutes of walking, I came across the water. I'm pretty sure I walked too deep. But I have yet to find the entrance.
But this water-splashing sound gives me some hope. I continued to trace the water source in this low visibility.
I'm not afraid of monsters popping up. The system will warn me if it happens. Then I found the source of water a few minutes later.
To my surprise, it's a small broken pond. The leaking ponders water has formed a small stream. Suddenly, a trace of surprise flashes in my eyes.
I feel strong mana from the small pond. What is going on? Doubt appeared in my heart. Mentor Lion asked us to find the entrance for ourselves. But he didn't mention what the entrance would look like.
For a moment, I became hesitant. So far I haven't seen anything new except for the fog. Now, this broken pond gives me a certain hint. Maybe the source behind the strong mana might be the entrance.
As this thought rose in my heart. I feel it's a strong possibility. Then without thinking further, I stepped inside the pond.
The pond is deeper than I had expected. When I went inside, I felt even more dense mana. But due to the daily limit, I couldn't raise my strength further.
A quick gleam flashes in my eyes.
"The entrance must be here," I said to myself.
Then I dived down deeper and quickly reached the source.
Clang!
I came across the metallic door at the bottom of the pond. A look of understanding dawned upon me. Now I'm sure that I found the entrance.
A hint of relied flashes in my eyes. I don't have to roam in foggy areas. When I observe closely, I see strong mana leaking out from the gate.
Seeing that a trace of clarity appeared in my thoughts.
Then I swam closer to the gate. The metallic door has no knob. How to open this massive door? So I curiously placed my hand on the dark metallic gate.
Swish!
My hand passes through the gate without hindrance. Seeing that I hurriedly retracted my hands in fear.
"," I cursed out of shock. A trace of struggle flashes in my eyes. It's good if it's an entrance. But if not then I would face even deeper trouble.
I kept looking down at the door. So far the system didn't warn me of any danger. So I calmed down my heart and decided to enter.
When I stepped inside. My body easily went through the gate. Before I could think of anything else. I appeared inside a different world.